Ranil and Sajith should unite: Rajitha

Colombo, August 27 (Daily Mirror) - While stating that former MP Thalatha Athukorala was correct in calling for unity between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Sajith Premadasa, MP Rajitha Senaratne said today that this is the best course of action for the country.

"I also tried to convince Premadasa to cooperate with Wickremesinghe and the UNP, but he was against the move. I must say Thalatha came up with the best idea," MP Senaratne told a media briefing.

The MP also revealed that there are SJB members who are frustrated with the developments in the party but are reluctant to cross over, as they still believe that Premadasa could win. 

"However, there are some SJB members who are waiting to cross over. They will do so as the Presidential election campaign progresses," he said.